RN-PT(.5) 3C Neuro Staffing

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care institution is looking for a Registered Nurse in Neurosurgical Services. The candidate will provide quality nursing care to complex patient populations. Eligible applicants must hold current nursing registration and certifications, with a strong emphasis on communication skills and nursing procedures. This role contributes significantly to patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to use the Nursing Process for individualized care.
• Ability to identify abnormal patient responses.
• Ability to manage multiple nursing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to complex patient populations.
• Practice within Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Skills

Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse

Current certification in BCLS

Knowledge in Neurosurgical Nursing

Strong interprofessional and communication skills

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Neurosurgical Services, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients, including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will practice within the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the philosophy of patient and family-centered care, mission, vision, values, and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• Recent knowledge in Neurosurgical Nursing
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
• Knowledge relevant to surgical nursing practice
• Ability to identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
• Ability to manage multiple nursing interventions simultaneously
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

In addition, preference will be given to applicants who:

• Have the Canadian Neuroscience Certification or certification in a recognized Neurology/Neurosurgery Course
• Have a certification in Wound Care

Salary Range: $39.070 to $56.000

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees, and assets—financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the hospital may, at its discretion, train unqualified individuals.